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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Tucson, AZ

December 13, 20214 counties in Arizona

NWS Tucson, AZ issued this high wind warning at Dec 13, 2021, 6:22 PM MST for 4 counties in Arizona. It took effect at Dec 14, 2021, 2:00 PM MST. It was in force for 15 hr. 23 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 13, 2021, 6:22 PM MST (01:22 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 14, 2021, 2:00 PM MST
Expired
Dec 15, 2021, 5:00 AM MST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Tucson, AZ

Counties Cochise County, AZ, Graham County, AZ, Pima County, AZ, Santa Cruz County, AZ

The radar

The Tucson radar (KEMX), 25 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 15, 12:49 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 405 Ese Sierra Vista, AZA GUST TO 53 MPH ALSO RECORDED.
Dec 15, 12:49 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 4310 Se Sierra Vista, AZ
Dec 15, 12:54 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 4113 Sse Sierra Vista, AZPEAK WIND GUSTS 49 MPH.
Dec 15, 12:59 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 638 Ese Sierra Vista, AZHIGH SUSTAINED WIND OF 48 MPH ALSO OCCURRED.
Dec 15, 1:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 638 Ese Sierra Vista, AZSUSTAINED WIND SPEED OF 48 MPH AT TIME OF GUST. MESONET STATION FW9754 SIERRA VISTA.
Dec 15, 1:09 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 427 Se Sierra Vista, AZMESONET STATION FW8000 SIERRA VISTA.
Dec 15, 1:09 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 427 Sse Sierra Vista, AZPEAK WIND GUST OF 53 MPH.
Dec 15, 1:24 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 682 Wsw Sierra Vista, AZHIGH SUSTAINED WIND OF 50 MPH ALSO OCCURRED.
Dec 15, 1:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 576 Wsw Huachuca City, AZPIONEER AIRFIELD WEST OF SIERRA VISTA MEASURED A WIND GUST OF 57 MPH.
Dec 15, 1:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 596 Wsw Huachuca City, AZCORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 6 WSW HUACHUCA CITY. PIONEER AIRFIELD WEST OF SIERRA VISTA MEASURED A WIND GUST OF 57 MPH.
Dec 15, 1:54 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 4310 Sse Sierra Vista, AZPEAK WIND GUST 55 MPH.
Dec 15, 2:14 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 467 Se Sierra Vista, AZGUST TO 54 MPH ALSO RECORDED.
Dec 15, 2:14 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 467 Se Sierra Vista, AZPEAK WIND GUST TO 55 MPH.
Dec 15, 2:24 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 649 Se Sierra Vista, AZPEAK SUSTAINED WIND OF 54 MPH.
Dec 15, 2:30 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 474 E Sierra Vista, AZHIGH SUSTAINED WIND FROM DOWNSLOPE WINDSTORM.
Dec 15, 2:39 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 4112 Sse Sierra Vista, AZPEAK WIND GUST 53 MPH.
Dec 15, 3:34 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 4014 Sse Sierra Vista, AZPEAK WIND GUST 46 MPH.
Dec 15, 3:39 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 675 Ssw Safford, AZLOCATION ESTIMATED AS SPOTTER NUMBER NOT FOUND IN DATABASE. MEASURED 43G67 MPH. CLAIMED THIS IS SOMEWHAT TYPICAL FOR HIS AREA DUE TO CHANNELING THROUGH TERRAIN OF MT GRAHAM.
Dec 15, 4:24 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 4114 Sse Sierra Vista, AZPEAK WIND GUSTS 51 MPH.
Dec 15, 4:29 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 414 Ssw Safford, AZCORRECTS PREVIOUS HIGH SUST WINDS REPORT FROM 4 SSW SAFFORD. PEAK WIND GUST 50 MPH.
Dec 15, 4:29 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 414 Ssw Safford, AZPEAK WIND GUST 51 MPH.
Dec 15, 4:37 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6012 S Thatcher, AZREPORTED AT NOON CREEK RAWS STATION.
Dec 15, 4:44 AM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 4142 Ese Willcox, AZPEAK WIND GUST 50 MPH.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Tuscon, AZ (KTUS), launched 00:00Z, 1.4 hours before the alert went out and 32 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Tuscon, AZ at 00:00Z on 2021-12-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Tuscon, AZ at 00:00Z on 2021-12-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 42 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3194 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
42 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
217 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

066 
WWUS75 KTWC 140122
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
622 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

AZZ507-513-141815-
/O.NEW.KTWC.HW.W.0002.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/
Upper San Pedro River Valley-
Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains-
Including the cities of Sierra Vista and Canelo Hills
622 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  expected. Strongest winds will be just east of the Huachuca
  Mountains and mainly along and west of Highways 90 and 92. 

* WHERE...Eastern slopes of the Huachuca Mountains and along and
  west of Highway 90 and 92. 

* WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Wednesday. Strongest winds
  expected 8 PM Tuesday until 5 AM MST Wednesday. 

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

AZZ501>506-508>512-514-515-141815-
/O.NEW.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/
Western Pima County-Tohono O'odham Nation-
Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area-
South Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County-
Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley-
White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-
Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains-
Catalina and Rincon Mountains-Baboquivari Mountains-
Including the cities of Ajo, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Sells, 
Nogales, Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, 
Picacho Peak State Park, Mammoth, Oracle, Willcox, Clifton, 
Safford, Hannagan Meadow, Mount Graham, Chiricahua NM, 
Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven
622 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph expected. Isolated stronger wind gusts are likely in the
  mountains and for some valley locations in heavier rain showers
  along the cold front. 

* WHERE...Most of southeast Arizona.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Wednesday. Western and
  central Pima Counties will see the strongest winds late Tuesday
  afternoon and early evening. Central Pima, Pinal, and Santa Cruz
  Counties from early Tuesday evening through very early Wednesday
  morning. Greenlee, Graham, and Cochise Counties generally after
  midnight through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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4 follow-up statements
049 
WWUS75 KTWC 140916
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
216 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

AZZ507-513-142100-
/O.CON.KTWC.HW.W.0002.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/
Upper San Pedro River Valley-
Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains-
Including the cities of Sierra Vista and Canelo Hills
216 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. Strongest winds will be just east of the Huachuca 
  Mountains and mainly along and west of Highways 90 and 92.

* WHERE...Eastern slopes of the Huachuca Mountains and along and
  west of Highway 90 and 92 including Sierra Vista.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Wednesday. Strongest 
  winds expected 8 PM Tuesday until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

AZZ501>506-508>512-514-515-142100-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/
Western Pima County-Tohono O'odham Nation-
Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area-
South Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County-
Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley-
White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-
Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains-
Catalina and Rincon Mountains-Baboquivari Mountains-
Including the cities of Ajo, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Sells, 
Nogales, Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, 
Picacho Peak State Park, Mammoth, Oracle, Willcox, Clifton, 
Safford, Hannagan Meadow, Mount Graham, Chiricahua NM, 
Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven
216 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  50 mph expected. Isolated stronger wind gusts are likely in 
  the mountains and for some valley locations in heavier rain 
  showers along the cold front.

* WHERE...Most of southeast Arizona.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Wednesday. Western and
  central Pima Counties will see the strongest winds late Tuesday
  afternoon and early evening. Central Pima, Pinal, and Santa Cruz
  Counties from early Tuesday evening through very early Wednesday
  morning. Greenlee, Graham, and Cochise Counties generally around 
  midnight through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Blowing dust may reduce visibilities suddenly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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549 
WWUS75 KTWC 141041
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
341 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

AZZ507-513-142100-
/O.CON.KTWC.HW.W.0002.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/
Upper San Pedro River Valley-
Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains-
Including the cities of Sierra Vista and Canelo Hills
341 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. Strongest winds will be just east of the Huachuca 
  Mountains and mainly along and west of Highways 90 and 92.

* WHERE...Eastern slopes of the Huachuca Mountains and along and 
  west of Highway 90 and 92, including Sierra Vista.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Wednesday. Strongest 
  winds expected 8 PM Tuesday until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

AZZ505-142100-
/O.NEW.KTWC.DU.Y.0012.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/
South Central Pinal County-
Including the city of Picacho Peak State Park
341 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one
  quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind
  Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...South Central Pinal County including Interstate 10
  between mile marker 208 and mile marker 232. 

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
  visibility. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AZZ501>504-506-508>512-514-515-142100-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/
Western Pima County-Tohono O'odham Nation-
Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area-
Southeast Pinal County-Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-
Upper Gila River Valley-
White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-
Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains-
Catalina and Rincon Mountains-Baboquivari Mountains-
Including the cities of Ajo, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Sells, 
Nogales, Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, Mammoth, Oracle, 
Willcox, Clifton, Safford, Hannagan Meadow, Mount Graham, 
Chiricahua NM, Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven
341 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  50 mph expected. Isolated stronger wind gusts are likely in 
  the mountains and for some valley locations in heavier rain 
  showers along the cold front.

* WHERE...Most of southeast Arizona.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Wednesday. Western and 
  central Pima Counties will see the strongest winds late 
  Tuesday afternoon and early evening. Central Pima, Pinal, and 
  Santa Cruz Counties from early Tuesday evening through very 
  early Wednesday morning. Greenlee, Graham, and Cochise 
  Counties generally around midnight through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities suddenly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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212 
WWUS75 KTWC 142012
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
112 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

AZZ507-513-151200-
/O.CON.KTWC.HW.W.0002.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/
Upper San Pedro River Valley-
Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains-
Including the cities of Sierra Vista and Canelo Hills
112 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected. Strongest winds will be just east of the Huachuca 
  Mountains and mainly along and west of Highways 90 and 92.

* WHERE...Eastern slopes of the Huachuca Mountains and along and 
  west of Highway 90 and 92, including Sierra Vista.

* WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Wednesday. Strongest winds expected 8 
  PM Tuesday until 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

AZZ505-151200-
/O.CON.KTWC.DU.Y.0012.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/
South Central Pinal County-
Including the city of Picacho Peak State Park
112 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one 
  quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the 
  Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  45 mph expected.

* WHERE...South Central Pinal County including Interstate 10 
  between mile marker 208 and mile marker 232.

* WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AZZ501>504-506-508>512-514-515-151200-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/
Western Pima County-Tohono O'odham Nation-
Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area-
Southeast Pinal County-Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-
Upper Gila River Valley-
White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-
Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains-
Catalina and Rincon Mountains-Baboquivari Mountains-
Including the cities of Ajo, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Sells, 
Nogales, Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, Mammoth, Oracle, 
Willcox, Clifton, Safford, Hannagan Meadow, Mount Graham, 
Chiricahua NM, Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven
112 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  50 mph expected. Isolated stronger wind gusts are likely in 
  the mountains and for some valley locations in heavier rain 
  showers along the cold front.

* WHERE...Most of southeast Arizona.

* WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Wednesday. Western and central Pima 
  Counties will see the strongest winds late Tuesday afternoon and
  early evening. Central Pima, Pinal, and Santa Cruz Counties 
  from early Tuesday evening through very early Wednesday morning.
  Greenlee, Graham, and Cochise Counties generally around 
  midnight through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities suddenly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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809 
WWUS75 KTWC 151155
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
455 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

AZZ507-513-151300-
/O.EXP.KTWC.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Upper San Pedro River Valley-
Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains-
Including the cities of Sierra Vista and Canelo Hills
455 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds have subsided below warning levels and therefore the High Wind
Warning has been allowed to expire. Gusts up to near 40 mph will
still be possible early this morning.

$$

AZZ505-151300-
/O.EXP.KTWC.DU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
/O.EXP.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
South Central Pinal County-
Including the city of Picacho Peak State Park
455 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds have subsided below advisory levels and therefore the Wind
Advisory has been allowed to expire.  

$$

AZZ501>504-506-514-515-151300-
/O.EXP.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/
Western Pima County-Tohono O'odham Nation-
Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area-
Southeast Pinal County-Catalina and Rincon Mountains-
Baboquivari Mountains-
Including the cities of Ajo, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Sells, 
Nogales, Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, Mammoth, Oracle, 
Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven
455 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds have subsided below advisory levels and therefore the Wind
Advisory has been allowed to expire. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph
will still be possible early this morning.

$$

AZZ508>512-151500-
/O.EXT.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211215T1500Z/
Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley-
White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-
Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains-
Including the cities of Willcox, Clifton, Safford, 
Hannagan Meadow, Mount Graham, and Chiricahua NM
455 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts over 40
  mph expected. Isolated stronger wind gusts are likely in the 
  mountains and for some valley locations.

* WHERE...Graham County, Greenlee County, and eastern Cochise
  County. 

* WHEN...Until 8 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Tucson, AZ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 13, 6:22 PM MSTWind AdvisoryTWCCochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz38 hr
Dec 14, 3:41 AM MSTBlowing Dust AdvisoryTWCPinal25 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.